MedlinePlus:33 Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water. it can be in a variety of raw foods as well as in processed foods and foods made from unpasteurized milk. listeria is unlike many other germs because it can grow even in the cold temperature of the refrigerator.
symptoms include fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. treatment is with antibiotics.
anyone can get the illness. but it is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. to reduce your risk
use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can
avoid raw milk and raw milk products
heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot
wash fresh fruits and vegetables
avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafood
centers for disease control and prevention

Disease Ontology:9 A primary bacterial infectious disease that results in infection, has material basis in listeria monocytogenes, which is transmitted by ingestion of contaminated food or raw milk or transmitted by congenital method. ingestion of listeria by pregnant women has symptom nausea, has symptom vomiting, has symptom diarrhea, has symptom fever, has symptom malaise, has symptom back pain, and has symptom headache. maternal infection with listeria can result in chorioamnionitis, premature labor, spontaneous abortion, or stillbirth.

CDC:4 Listeriosis, a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem in the United States. The disease primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. However, rarely, persons without these risk factors can also be affected. The risk may be reduced by recommendations for safe food preparation, consumption, and storage.

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